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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S640 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 7 months later than the FZ28 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S640 matches up vs the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S640 FZ28 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S640

 FZ28 S640 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic FZ28

 S640 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 comes with exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S640 compared to the FZ28.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S640 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger S640 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
62
lighter than competitors (130g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-04 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $225 $599